Simply Space

NASA and Boeing’s Bold Shift: The Future of Thin-Wing Aircraft

Explore NASA and Boeing's strategic pivot towards thin-wing aircraft technology, a move poised to revolutionize aviation with enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Discover the implications for the aerospace industry and the potential benefits for future commercial airliners. Join us as we delve into this groundbreaking collaboration and its impact on the future of flight.Sources:https://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-and-boeing-hit-pause-on-experimental-x-66/https://aiaa.org/2025/04/25/nasa-and-boeing-pause-x-66-development-to-focus-on-ultra-thin-wing-design/https://www.asdnews.com/news/aerospace/2025/04/24/nasa-boeing-consider-new-thinwing-aircraft-research-focushttps://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/28/nasa-and-boeing-will-partner-on-a-new-thin-wing-aircraft/https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-nasa-flight-demonstrator-thin-long-wing-aircraft

China’s Space Triumph and a Celestial ’Smiley Face’

Explore China's successful Shenzhou 20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant milestone in their space exploration efforts. Discover the rare celestial 'smiley face' alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon, captivating stargazers worldwide. Plus, delve into the dramatic disintegration of Comet SWAN as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a unique opportunity to study cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/shenzhou-20-mission-astronauts-dock-with-tiangong-space-station-heres-what-happened/articleshow/120596549.cmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTITYYpvmEhttps://en.mehrnews.com/news/230982/China-launches-Shenzhou-20-crewed-spaceshiphttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/china-roundup-04242025/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-live-as-china-launches-shenzhou-20-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-april-24https://www.marthastewart.com/moon-venus-saturn-alignment-april-2025-11719594https://www.sciencealert.com/rare-smiley-face-moon-about-to-hit-the-sky-with-venus-and-saturnhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2No0HxVpJ/https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/two-planets-will-form-a-smiley-face-with-the-moon-on-april-25-heres-where-to-lookhttps://www.space.com/stargazing/see-a-cosmic-smiley-face-in-the-early-morning-sky-as-the-moon-greets-saturn-and-venus-tomorrowhttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

SpaceX’s Milestone Mission and Comet SWAN’s Disintegration

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, highlighting its scientific payloads and technological advancements. We also cover the unfortunate disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), which dashed hopes for a celestial spectacle. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32https://www.nasa.gov/mission/nasas-spacex-crs-32/https://issnationallab.org/iss360/spacex-crs32-live-launch-coverage/https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/21/spacex-launches-nasas-crs-32-commercial-resupply-mission-to-iss/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-livehttps://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/c-2025-f2-swan

SpaceX’s Spy Satellite Triumph and Comet SWAN’s Fiery Demise

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful launch of the NROL-145 mission, marking a significant advancement in U.S. national security with the deployment of spy satellites. We also explore the dramatic disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it neared the Sun, providing astronomers with valuable insights into cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-145https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-third-nro-mission-in-eight-days/https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Ov9W_GYZAhttps://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

SpaceX’s Dual Triumph: Spy Satellites and ISS Resupply

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's recent achievements: the successful launch of the NROL-145 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and the SpX-32 Cargo Mission to the International Space Station. Discover how these missions enhance U.S. space reconnaissance capabilities and support the ISS's operations. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments for future space exploration and international relations.Sources:https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nro-launches-nrol-145/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4161156/space-systems-command-partners-with-the-national-reconnaissance-office-for-prolhttps://spaceinsider.tech/2025/04/21/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-resupply/spacex-crs/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSa5HIa0y-chttps://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-spx-32-cargo-mission-to-iss-apr-21-2025-ksc/

NASA Expands Deep Space Network and Comet SWAN’s Dramatic Disintegration

Join us as we explore NASA's latest investment in deep space communication with a new antenna in Australia, enhancing global space exploration efforts. Plus, delve into the intriguing disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a rare real-time observation opportunity. Discover the latest developments in space exploration and astronomy on today's episode of Simply News.Sources:https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiMo1yR6Op/https://www.threads.net/@csirogram/post/DIiyXnEtqh0/todays-throwbackthursday-is-twice-as-groundbreaking-in-1964-nasas-canberra-deep-https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialresupply/2025/04/21/nasas-spacex-crs-32-launch-coverage-underway/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://groups.io/g/comets-ml/message/33635http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.htmlhttps://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025

Historic All-Women Spaceflight and Australia’s New Space Communication Leap

Blue Origin makes history with its first all-women spaceflight, featuring a diverse crew from various fields. Meanwhile, NASA expands its Deep Space Network in Australia with a cutting-edge dish, enhancing global space communication. Discover the significance of these milestones and their impact on the future of space exploration and gender diversity.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187https://www.instagram.com/p/DIb1xOJswOh/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/katy-perry-and-gayle-king-launch-to-space-with-4-others-on-historic-all-female-blue-origin-rocket-flighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCXKQhDWP44https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-don-pettit-crewmates-complete-space-station-expedition/https://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/https://www.criticalcomms.com.au

Historic All-Female Space Crew and James Webb’s Cosmic Discoveries

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's historic NS-31 mission, marking the first all-female crew in space since 1963, featuring pop star Katy Perry. Discover the groundbreaking achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope, including the detection of the most distant hydrogen emission and auroras on Neptune. Plus, learn about NASA's new communication dish in Australia, enhancing our deep space network capabilities. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8dNL1Qh_Ckhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DIXdleyNEEQ/https://people.com/blue-origin-female-crew-launches-lauren-sanchez-katy-perry-and-gayle-king-to-space-11712204https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-118https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZ4RP5XgJUhttps://thedebrief.org/james-webb-space-telescope-captures-a-planet-being-consumed-by-its-star-for-the-first-time-with-unexpected-results/https://esawebb.org/news/weic2509/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Q06j94j9Uhttps://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-aims-to-fly-first-quantum-sensor-for-gravity-measurements/https://www.nasa.gov/communicating-with-missions/

Comet SWAN’s Rare Visit and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Delays

Explore the celestial spectacle of Comet SWAN, visible for the first time in 740,000 years, and learn about its viewing opportunities. Plus, delve into the delays facing United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket as it prepares for its inaugural U.S. Space Force mission. Discover the factors influencing these developments and what they mean for future space exploration.Sources:https://www.astronomy.com/observing/c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-comet-is-in-the-spring-sky/https://theskylive.com/c2025f2-infohttps://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/comet-c-2025-f2-swanhttps://www.space.com/the-universe/comets/what-to-expect-from-the-newfound-comet-swan-an-observers-guidehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-newly-discovered-and-brilliantly-green-comet-is-dazzling-astronomers-heres-what-to-know-about-the-glowing-celestial-visitor-180986414/https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/comet-swan-viewing-april-2025https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.htmlhttps://news.satnews.com/2025/04/14/ulas-amazon-project-kuiper-now-set-for-april-28-launch/https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2025/04/11/nm-firm-supports-historic-spacex-launch.htmlhttps://www.bcsatellite.net/blog/project-kuiper-prepares-operational-satellite-launch-on-april-28/https://manhattan.institute/article/us-space-policy-the-next-frontierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NRO_launcheshttps://news.satnews.com/2025/04/15/ulas-launch-of-amazon-project-kuiper-now-is-ytbd/https://w5fc.org/2025/04/12/skynet-4-12-25-shuttle-discovery-move-to-houston-constellation-centaurus-the-centaur-9-pm-ct/2/https://news.satnews.com/?_page=286&mobile-app=true&theme=darkhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9hy34w

SpaceX’s Next ISS Mission and Webb’s Cosmic Breakthrough

Join us as we explore SpaceX's upcoming CRS-32 mission to the International Space Station, set for April 21, 2025, and delve into the groundbreaking discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope of the most distant hydrogen glow ever observed. We also discuss the challenges faced by Skyora in the 'space taxi' market and the latest advancements in urban air mobility. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://overlookhorizon.com/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-services-launch/https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080864https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/biological-physical-sciences/atomic-clock-and-plant-dna-research-launching-aboard-nasas-spacex-crs-32-mission/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/launch-roundup-041425/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/04/spacex-nasa-set-to-launch-32nd-iss-resupply-launch-from-kennedy-space-center-on-monday-april-21/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-dragon-crs-2-spx-32/https://www.nasa.gov/event/nasas-spacex-crs-32/https://spaceanddefense.io/nasa-sets-date-for-next-iss-resupply-mission/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-sets-coverage-for-spacex-32nd-station-resupply-launch-arrival-302428018.htmlhttps://www.skyportspacehub.com/skyport-space-hub-evtol-droneshttps://www.skyportspacehub.com/ai-driven-urban-vertiportshttps://www.rangerfancentral.com/graffiti.phphttps://www.theaterdo.de/fileadmin/Dokumente/Spielzeitheft/tdo_szh_25-26_RZ-digital.pdfhttps://otrkeyfinder.com/en/epg/2025-04-16?station=ORF1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Q06j94j9Uhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/alien-life-biosignature-claimhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjImnT3CJXQhttps://www.indiatoday.in/visualstories/science/10-breathtaking-views-of-the-universe-captured-by-james-webb-telescope-225949-16-04-2025https://www.earth.com/news/astronomers-found-something-strange-at-core-of-milky-way-galaxy-webb-meerkat/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RS-QdG8wUIhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-dying-star-energetic-display.amphttps://www.courthousenews.com/strongest-hints-yet-of-life-detected-on-distant-planet/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIgnedMJW0_/